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Episode 69·May 13, 2025
Death and Dissent: Disasters, Revolts and Wars of the 14th Century
The greatness of the thirteenth century will collapse into the disasters of the fourteenth.
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·Episode 68·May 8, 2025
A Restless Spirit: Medieval Vitality and Crusades
The Middle Ages were marked by a contradiction between the stability of settling down and a dynamic spirit that inspired greatness. On today’s episode, we’ll uncover answers to the following questions:
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Medieval Church History: Art, Religion, and Power
The disasters of the fourteenth century triggered reactions that involved and impacted the highest levels of the Roman Catholic Church.
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The Classical Christian: Augustine's Life and Legacy
When it came to establishing the doctrine of the Catholic Church, there are few quite as important and influential as Augustine.
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Jews in the Middle Ages: Intellectual Life, Religion, and Persecution
Life as a Jew in the Middle Ages was difficult across both Christendom and Islamic lands.
